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I didn't realize he was large for a shorthair. His sire is a DK dog currently at 82# with the same build but muscles on muscles.

He happens to be close working as well. I've done a couple hunts with his cousin that has the same dam and he is a much longer ranging dog. Great hunter just tends to find the next zip code at times. My dog is close working but occasionally will turn the jets on when we hit trails

Thanks for the info. The picture is a bit deceiving, I've been told he is at a good weight but his ribs can be very visible at times. A bit off topic but I am impressed with how strong shorthairs are. At 6 months and around 18#'s less he would retrieve this tire up a 1acre hill until I made him stop.

You can view his pedigree on marianikennels.com . Sire is Reif Vom Trochen Bach and dam is Kimber Vom Riverwoods. Both parents weigh more than he does now and are extremely fit. I would say he eats a little less than double what is recommended for his weight. He could use a pound or 2 currently by t...

What is the general rule of thumb for a Shorthair to completely fill out? I understand every dog will be slightly different. For ex my pup is 16 months old and Weighs between 66-68 pounds and has held that weight the last couple months. I am assuming he is done?

I was more or less curious to the history behind the color just to better answer the questions I constantly get asked. I personally prefer the black dogs, lightly ticked white and brown dogs being a close second. As an inexperienced trainer I have been more than lucky with his performance, I never t...

I'm struggling with this new member post approval process, not sure why message still hasnt posted. Anyway, thanks for the info. My dogs sire was Black Roan and his dam was solid liver. Out of 11 pups, the only color I didnt see is solid black.

My pups dam is solid liver and his sire is black roan. 11 pups with every combination of color except solid black. I had first pick of the litter and chose a black roan male. Thanks everyone for the other info.

They are uncommon enough that I cant seem to go anywhere with him without questions. I have a very basic understanding from a google search but I am looking for a link or more in depth knowledge regarding black GSP's and the difference, if any, between AKC dogs and DK dogs.

I have a 16 month old black Shorthair that I always get asked about his color. Does anyone have a link or information regarding the history of the color?

New to the site, have a 16 month old shorthair that I could use some training tips on.